Is your favorite feline a purrfect pet? Put the little dear to this test--you might take her down a peg or two.

• Knows her proper place (smack dab in the middle of the king-sized bed, between the other occupants.)
• Practices home improvement--carefully lines up the claw marks on the furniture.
• Greets important company properly--the white cats jumps on the lap of Mr. Black Suit, the black one adorns the white velvet lap of his wife.
• Helps clean the dishes (sometimes when company is still eating).
• Practices time management--eats, sleeps in alternate quarter-hour periods.
• Assists with web site development by helpfully keeping keyboard warm and mouse excercised.
• Protects me from the annoyance of unwanted cats on my shoulders (by getting there first).
• Helps me read the newspaper by holding it down firmly.
• Maintains good grooming habits by washing several times daily
• Provides free wake-up service (at 2, 3, 4 a.m. or whenever hunger strikes)

Allow ten points for each affirmative answer.
Scores:
30-50:  Take another look at your pet. Are you sure he isn't a giant gerbil?
60-80:  Your kitty needs to attend the Bubba Academy of Attitude Adjustment.
90-100:  Congratulations! Your home is graced by a Purrfect Pet. Pick up your prize below.

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